Cardinal Cushing Pleads Case For Mrs. Onassis
Boston AP reports Cardinal Richard Cushing rejects the idea that Jacqueline Kennedy excommunicated herself by marrying Aristotle Onassis. He says Caritas charity is needed and laments public condemnation, noting he baptized Mrs. Kennedy’s children and had private talks with her about her marriage plans.
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Boston
Richard Cardinal Cushing
Jacqueline Kennedy
Aristotle Onassis
Caritas Guild
Caritas
Charity
No Title Yet Love Breaks Standoff in Mutual Respect
A speaker argues that progress depends on loving effort and mutual respect between people, acknowledging personal faults on both sides. He emphasizes reconciliation and shared responsibility to move the nation forward.
Teacher Helps Students Embrace Classical Reading
The class reads Emerson and Thoreau aloud and finds the authors engaging. They plan a trip to Boston to visit the Old North Church, Paul Revere's home, and Faneuil Hall. Previously focused on jobs, students now seek deeper knowledge, guided by John Anagnostis, the teacher.
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Boston
Old North Church
Paul Revere
Faneuil Hall
John Anagnostis
Pony Express Record Run for Lincoln Victory in 1860
News of Abraham Lincoln's election carried from St. Joseph Missouri to Sacramento California by Pony Express, a 1950 mile route over the Rockies, completed in seven days and 17 hours.
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Pony Express
Abraham Lincoln
St. Joseph
Rocky Mountains
Sacramento
Calif
U S Japan agree safeguards on nuclear vessels visits
The United States and Japan set new safeguards for American nuclear ships visiting Japan after a May 7 radioactivity spike at Sasebo harbor. Measures prohibit intentional coolant discharge, enforce strict controls on other systems, and require U S monitoring tests during port calls. In Doha, Gulf rulers plan to form armed forces to replace departing British troops by 1972.
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United States
Japan
U.S
Sasebo Harbor
Takeo Miki
U. Alexis Johnson
Doha
Qatar
Persian Gulf
Television’s Apollo 7 Return Sets TV Week’s Pace
TV networks opened the week with live color coverage of the Apollo 7 astronauts’ return aboard the USS Essex. Footage showed the crew emerging from helicopters and entering the ship, with later radio contact to President Johnson. The piece also reviews NBC’s Istanbul Express and previews tonight’s CBS and ABC specials featuring national parks, Sophia Loren, and a Bing Crosby Bob Hope program.
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Cynthia Lowry
NEW York
Mission Control
Essex
Johnson
Gene Barry
U.S
Femomg Tg
National Parks
CBS
National Geographic Society
Sophia
ABC
Sophia Loren
Bing Crosby
NBC
Bob Hope
Diana Ross
The
Federation forms but lacks key state institutions
The six month old federation of Abu Dhabi Qatar Bahrain Dubai with Fujeira and Umm al Quwain has not yet named a president, capital, or constitution. The region relies on a ceremonial guard and foreign affairs apparatus while income stems from postage stamps and oil shielddoms. In Canberra, U S sailors baked a 70 pound cake shaped like Australia for Prime Minister Gordon, then delivery halted after prank note. Ottawa
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Britain
Abu Dhabi
Qatar
Bahrain
Dubai
Fureira
Umm al Quwain
Canberra
Australia
U.S
Coral Sea
John Gorton
Vietnam
William H. Crook
Gorton
50-Plus Club Meeting Set in Kennebunk
Members of the 50-Plus Club of the Kennebunk area meet Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Webhannet Women’s Club clubhouse for a social afternoon of games. Refreshments will be served under the direction of Mrs. Evelyn Ramsden.
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Kennebunk
Webhannet Woman’s Club
Evelyn Ramsden
High-Speed Rail Hopes Fade Across the Nation
Officials warn that without a technological breakthrough passenger trains may remain feasible only for 10 to 15 years. Helicopters and small aircraft offering 50 to 250 mile trips cut into intercity rail prospects, restricting viable routes mainly to the Northeast Corridor from Washington to Boston and limited areas elsewhere.
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Nelson
Washington
Boston
Overtime Claims for Chicago Police and Fire Hit 2.2 Million
Chicago police and fire overtime for the Democratic National Convention totaled 2,236,130 with police owed 1,833,631 and firefighters 401,499. Fire personnel worked 12-hour shifts and supported police in operations such as crowd control.
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Chicago
Eyeglasses For Needy Project Began At Wells High
The Wells Junior High School National Junior Honor Society started the year with a planning meeting to set monthly gatherings. Dorothy Flaherty was named Eyes for The Needy chairman to collect discarded eyeglasses for distribution after re-grounding.
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Wells
Wells Junnior High School
Dorothy Flaherty
Albine Watson
Stephen Kemp
Susan Whelpley
Paula Boston
Alice Tufts
Dawn Stevens
Margaret Grant
R.N
Eleatha Littlefield
Sally Ford
Sandra Ford
Brenda Keene
William Litch
Political leaders ignore average citizen, says Nixon
Nixon argues that leaders of major parties have reached a point where they ignore the average citizen and his viewpoint while he works to produce the wealth that funds taxes for others to attend school at their expense.
Wallace LeMay peace move eyed before election
Curtis LeMay suggested Washington or Hanoi may push a peace gesture to sway voters before the election in Spartanburg. Senator Muskie and Governor Agnew offered contrasting remarks on peace signals and civic service ideas. McCarthy declined to endorse Humphrey but urged supporters to consider the matter carefully.
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Curtis E. LeMay
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Hanoi
Spartanburg
S.C
Wallace-LeMay
Edmund S. Muskie
Stamford
Conn
Humphrey
McCarthy
Minneapolis
Backers
Wells Junior High Chooses Cheering Squad Captains
Jennifer Jones is elected captain and Lorna Merrill co captain for the 1968 69 Wells Junior High cheering squad. Other members include Margie Rae Castergine Cathy Tower Melanie Brooks Kerri Coleman Cath leen Moulton Deborah Freeman Marilyn Young Polly Mitchell Wendy Waite Grade 7. Advisor is Mrs Althine B Watson.
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WELLS
Jennifer Jones
Lorna Merrill
Margie Rae Castergine
Cathy Tower
Melanie Brooks
Kerri Coleman
Cathleen Moulton
Deborah Freeman
Marilyn Young
Polly Mitchell
Wendy Waite
Marshwood
Eliot
Althine B. Watson
Harry Rowell To Be Parade Marshal For Veterans Day
Harry FE Ro well of Owen-Davis Post American Legion will marshal the November 11 Veterans Day parade following a Biddeford Saco Veterans Council meeting at Tighe Beaudoin Farley Post Biddeford. Attendees included leaders from Biddeford Saco post, VFW, York County WWI unit.
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Harry FE. Rowell
Owen-Davis Post
American Legion
Biddeford-Saco Veterans Council
Tiche- Beaudoin-Farley
American Legion Post
Elm Street
Biddeford
Robert Morse
Saco Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
York County Barracks
Saco
Biddeford-Saco
West Point
Salvation Army
Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Post
Beach Street
Wilfred Cyr Assumes Post In Le Voltigeur
Wilfred Cyr was elected to complete the term as Collector of Dues Atty Willie Pomerleau during a Le Voltigeur Club session at the South Street Biddeford hall led by President Adelbert Huot. Chaplain Paul Angers gave prayers and Treasurer Raymond Poitras handled duties. The group also announced events including a Halloween party October 29 in Lewiston and a Maine Local Union meeting in Lewiston. Delegates from Biddeford will attend. An installation of officers is planned for Rumford on Sunday November 3. A special award went to Mrs Eloise Baker.
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Wilfred Cyr
Willie Pomerleau
le Voltigeur Club
South Street
Biddeford Hall
Adelbert Huot
Paul Angers
Raymond Poitras
Henry Roberge
Jacques Cartier
Lewiston
Passe Temps
Maine
Biddeford
Rumford
Eloise Baker
Hall
One Solution to World Food Problem Cited
The Britannica cites land use differences with about one acre per person for vegetarian food and two acres per person for meat-based diets, arguing vegetarian diets could greatly alleviate global food shortages.
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Encyclopaedia Britannica
Million Dollars Spent on Relieving Piles Promised Cure
Advertises ETERSON'S OINTMENT as a fast relief for itchy piles. Claims a box or 95 cent tube provides cooling astringent action with minutes of relief. Money back guarantee offered.
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Eterson
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